Harrison
Peaked at #52 nationally in 1888, based on real US Social Security Administration birth records.
Girls vs. boys, all-time
Since 1880, Harrison has been recorded <1% of the time for girls and >99% of the time for boys.
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Harrison — Girls (United States)
StablePeak rank
#4833
in 1930
Current rank
#9128
in 2024
Years tracked
36
1923–2024
Trend
Stable
Tracked since 1923, Harrison reached its peak popularity for girls in 1930, ranking #4833 nationally with 5 babies given the name that year.
Over the last 10 years of data, its rank has climbed from #9767 (2014) to #9128 (2024) — a 7% improvement.
As of 2024, Harrison ranks #9128 nationally for girls, with 11 babies given the name that year.
Recent years
| Year | Rank | Births |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | #9,128 | 11 |
| 2023 | #12,600 | 7 |
| 2022 | #10,675 | 9 |
| 2021 | #8,667 | 12 |
| 2020 | #10,570 | 9 |
| 2019 | #7,878 | 14 |
| 2018 | #11,802 | 8 |
| 2017 | #8,002 | 14 |
Harrison — Boys (United States)
StablePeak rank
#52
in 1888
Current rank
#121
in 2024
Years tracked
145
1880–2024
Trend
Stable
Tracked since 1880, Harrison reached its peak popularity for boys in 1888, ranking #52 nationally with 400 babies given the name that year.
Over the last 10 years of data, its rank has climbed from #127 (2014) to #121 (2024) — a 5% improvement.
As of 2024, Harrison ranks #121 nationally for boys, with 2,958 babies given the name that year.
Recent years
| Year | Rank | Births |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | #121 | 2,958 |
| 2023 | #119 | 3,064 |
| 2022 | #127 | 2,919 |
| 2021 | #121 | 3,149 |
| 2020 | #114 | 3,221 |
| 2019 | #111 | 3,455 |
| 2018 | #115 | 3,412 |
| 2017 | #113 | 3,521 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, National Data, 1880–2024.
Similar trajectory
Other names that peaked around the same era and rose or fell on a comparable curve.
Based on US data — boys' names only.
Common Questions
When was Harrison most popular?
Harrison was most popular in 1888, when it ranked #52 nationally for boys — the highest rank it has reached in this data.
Is Harrison becoming more or less popular?
For girls, it's currently stable; for boys, it's currently stable, based on the last decade of SSA data.
How many babies have been named Harrison?
At least 96,366 babies have been recorded with the name Harrison in the US since 1880, according to Social Security Administration birth records.
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